As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Nurse in Ace, TX is $61,286, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,179 weekly, or $5,107 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Correctional Nurse in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Correctional Nurse in Ace, TX vary widely, spanning from $49,144 to $75,047. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,931) and 75th percentile ($68,489), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,047 per year. This $13,558 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Pediatric, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Ace Correctional Nurse often earn 6.7% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Correctional Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $49,144 Ace, TX May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $54,931 Ace, TX May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $61,286 Ace, TX May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $68,489 Ace, TX May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $75,047 Ace, TX May 01, 2026
25% $54,931 10% $49,144 90% $75,047 75% $68,489 $61,286 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Correctional Nurse ?

Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....

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  1. This Job:

    Correctional Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Staff Nurse - RN II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Correctional Nurse in Ace, TX. The base salary for Correctional Nurse ranges from $54,931 to $68,489 with the average base salary of $61,286. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,929 to $69,601 with the average total cash compensation of $62,300.

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About Ace, Texas    Ace is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had an estimated population....More

Ace, Texas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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